SSSTS Working at Height

Question 1

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, which statement best describes the legal definition of 'work at height'?

Accepted Answer

Work in any place where a person could fall and be injured, including at or below ground level

Answer

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 define work at height as any location where a person could fall and sustain injury, which includes ground level (e.g., near an excavation) as well as elevated positions.

Question 2

What is the correct three-step hierarchy of control measures for working at height under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

Avoid working at height; prevent falls using collective measures; mitigate the consequences of a fall

Answer

Regulation 6 sets out a three-step hierarchy: first avoid the need to work at height, then prevent falls using collective measures such as guard rails, and finally mitigate consequences using equipment such as nets or airbags.

Question 3

How frequently must a scaffold be inspected by a competent person under the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

At least every 7 days and after any event likely to have affected its stability

Answer

Schedule 7 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires that scaffolds be inspected by a competent person at least every 7 days and following any event (such as severe weather or accidental impact) that may have affected their stability.

Question 4

What is the minimum height for a top guard rail on a working platform as specified in Schedule 2 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

Accepted Answer

950mm

Answer

Schedule 2 of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 specifies that the top guard rail must be at least 950mm above the working surface to provide adequate protection against falls.

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as a PERSONAL (rather than collective) fall protection measure?

Accepted Answer

Personal fall arrest harness and lanyard

Answer

A personal fall arrest harness and lanyard is personal protective equipment (PPE) that only protects the individual wearing it; collective measures such as guard rails and nets protect all workers in the area without individual action.

SSSTS Practice Test

SSSTS Practice Test

SSSTS Working at Height